Texas Attorney Criticized by Judge for Court Attire

A Texas attorney, Mariah Medina, reported that a judge criticized her attire during a court session, stating it was 'inappropriate' due to the dress exposing her shoulders. Medina, a former reporter, shared her experience on X, including a photo of the gray shift dress she wore to the Bexar County Government building. She described the court session as brief before the judge called her to the bench for a closer look at her outfit. The judge questioned the appropriateness of the dress for a jury trial and inquired if Medina had a blazer available. Medina defended her choice, noting that she had worn the dress in other courts without issue and that it complied with courthouse rules, which allow business casual attire at the discretion of individual judges. She expressed her confusion over the judge's interpretation of the dress code and criticized the manner in which the judge addressed the issue in front of others. The incident has sparked mixed reactions online, with some supporting Medina and others agreeing with the judge's assessment of the dress. Medina stated she would wear a coat in the future when appearing in the judge's courtroom, acknowledging the judge's remaining time in office.